REHABILITATION SPECIALIST

Job Description

Job Description

Rehabilitation Specialist Job Description

For an assigned caseload of clients and under general supervision, provides rehabilitative and case management services with the goal of supporting the client’s successful community integration. Completes an initial assessment, develops with the client an individual rehabilitation plan in conjunction with other providers of services and updates this plan. Completes required record keeping and provides a safe environment according to the policy and procedures.

Principle Responsibilities and Duties :

1. Design and run designated number of groups / classes. Instruct, assist, and monitor the day-to day program activities and assist clients in meeting program expectations. Focus on symptom management tasks and coping skills. Assist in maintaining good customer relations. Assess and monitor rehabilitation and treatment need of a caseload of psychiatrically disabled clients.

2. Provide in-home rehabilitation in daily living and social skills.

3. Provide case management services such as securing and monitoring entitlements and linkages of services.

4. Provide crisis intervention, as necessary.

5. Develop and write the IRP with the client and Treatment / rehabilitation team.

6. Monitor and document monthly progress and communicates this with the rest of the team.

7. Perform monthly visits to off-site consumers as specified by their treatment plans.

8. Encourage the development of natural supports—i.e. the client’s family.

9. Coordinate with other service providers and agencies involved with the clients.

10. Attend / participate in required staff meetings.

11. Orient new consumers to staff members, visitors, and volunteers of the program.

12. Directly supervise direct care staff by conducting individual and / or group supervision a minimum of once each month

13. Provide orientation and training to direct care staff and supervise Student Intern.

14. Monitor staff monthly notes, progress notes, visit logs, and supporting documentation on a weekly basis

15. Advise program director regarding the development and implementation of rehabilitation services

16. Conduct ongoing assessment of staff’s performance and annual evaluation

17. Collaborate with another rehabilitation specialist regarding how to improve services for consumers.

18. Educate staff by providing them with community resources and tools for consumers.

19. Other assigned duties as required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required :

1. Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, psychology, or related discipline, and / or equivalent to in prior work experience.

2. Must have interpersonal skills sufficient to establish therapeutic relationships with clients and to communicate and work effectively with residents in accordance with rehabilitation plans.

3. Ability to work alone or in a group.

4. Must possess a valid Maryland Driver’s License and have a current driving record with 3 or fewer points on it at the time of hire. Must possess valid automobile insurance coverage. Work may require the use of your own vehicle.

5. Completion of staff required trainings and certifications.

6. Must possess analytical skills sufficient to handle routine administrative details, such as completing incident reporting, case notes, log notes, medication sheets, monthly progress notes, IRPs, billing sheets and any other related documentation.

7. Ability to utilize a computer, specifically including basic word processing skills, internet skills and email use.

Working Conditions :

Normal office environment - work involves visiting individual client homes where conditions may vary depending on the circumstances.

Reporting Relationship : Reports to the assigned Program Director.